Designer: Kari Piippo
Member of: Grafia, Finland

About the design

The church had a wish that their 450-year anniversary symbol would be related to water. Water is an important symbol of life, and the congregations are located at the lake area of Finland.

The image refers to a local speciality, a bread with little fish baked inside. In this way the logo combines the biblical themes of water, bread, and fish with the region's traditional dish.

About the designer

Kari Piippo was born in 1945, and studied at the School of Industrial Art in Helsinki. He founded his own studio in 1987, and taught graphic design at the University of Art and Design, Helsinki, between 1989 1997. Kari has been a jury member in a many national and international competitions as well as won several important poster prizes himself. He received the Icograda Award in 1990 in Chaumont.

More information

Client: Kuopion Seurakunnat
Concept: Kari Piippo
Design Firm: Kari Piippo oy
Dimensions: 100 x 100 mm
Year the work was created: 2001

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